A few days ago The Polish Princess, an avid watcher of the "Ellen" show, and I had a discussion about a recent topic: life lists. Apparently, it's a concept that will thread throughout season 4 of the show:
"This season on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show,' Ellen takes on her Life List, a detailed account of all the things she has always wanted to accomplish. From learning to use a computer and speaking a new language, to just trying to be more patient, Ellen checks off her to-do list all season long. And viewers and celebrities get in on the action too as Ellen encourages her audience and guests to set their own goals and accomplish them right along with her. Throughout the season, Ellen keeps viewers updated on the progress of her Life List and the show has created a community where viewers and celebrities can share their life lists with Ellen and each other."
Here's the Life List Community intro page. Anyway, The PP loved the idea and immediately made her list. I'm working on a list too. In my mind, these lists don't need to have hundreds of entries, or include gradiose things that most people just say they want to accomplish to impress others. In fact, I think a Life List is more sincere and achievable with small and simple yet impactful things. Finally, no cheating by listing imminent events AND the list should keep growing and changing with one's life.
FRIDAY MEME: What are a few entries on your Life List?
BLOGORELLI:
– organize *just one* album of photos
– learn to play either the accordian or drums
– pay off my credit card debt
– live abroad, even if only for a month
Your turn...
here are a few ones that pop into my mind initially...
1. learn CPR
2. run a marathon (currently training for half marathon but its a big jump to a marathon!)
3. learn to play my guitar (have to get it tuned first!)
4. learn to make paella... have the pan just have to make it!
5. buy a car and house (probably this counts as two things... )
6. Climb Macchu Picchu
Posted by: dairy queen | Sunday, 15 April 2007 at 10:41 AM
repeats are okay too!
Posted by: the polish princess | Friday, 13 April 2007 at 02:50 PM
*clearly* I have a few entries. here are a few of the more fun ones:
9. Stay at the Bellagio
10. Ride on a motorcycle
16. Run/walk a 5k
21. Have cocktails with someone famous
34. Go on an Alaskan whale-watching trip
35. Learn how to make a great martini
I hope others out there don't feel too shy to contribute. There are no wrong answers, and like BG said, keep it simple. ;)
Posted by: the polish princess | Friday, 13 April 2007 at 02:48 PM